Also if you haven’t used a kero heater...every two or three cycles burn the tank empty. Take it OUTSIDE when you do. That keeps tar from building up, clogging the wick and making smell as well as CO.
IIRC knarf is very knowledgable about kero heaters. I grew up with them and smudge pots too so a lot is second nature to me. I also take risks that most people shouldn’t do like letting them burn overnight.
When I did that I had a monitor and kept a window cracked.
All in all I really enjoyed my kero heaters...the cheery glow, flickering flame and the warmth.
Mrs p6 and the kids not so much...
When the kids left and mrs p6 and I moved to an apartment I left maybe six kero heaters behind.
I'm about as knowledgeable and dangerous as you.
What's to "know" about a kero heater ... it's a glorified candle, a large model hurricane lamp.
Amen on the warm glow and etcetera's.
We're blessed with rural living and a glass front wood burner supplimenting the fuel oil furnace.
It's 10 outside and 72 in ... coffee by my side and FR in front ... mama's still abed and here I am in my thunderwear ... talkin' 'bout how to stay warm.